UnionFAQs

Not in the Industry?

Even if you don't work in the game industry yourself, there are still lots of
other ways you can support organizing efforts:

Help unionize your own industry, or get involved in your own union! The
more workers that are organized, the more potential there is for
cross-industry solidarity and mutual aid. And the more unionization gains
momentum across industries, the more it becomes a logical path for
unorganized sectors.

Talk to players about why unions are important and how they can address
problems that affect both workers and consumers. Remind them that the
conditions and pressures that result in compromised games (or abusive
mechanics like loot boxes) aren't the choice of the workers — we hate that
stuff too and we want to make the best games possible! — but the result of
bosses' decisions.

Signal boost workers in the industry who speak out about working
conditions. If you're a streamer, a writer, or someone who makes videos, talk
about these issues in the work you produce. (There's lots of different
avenues to explore, too — we'd love to see a broader historical perspective
on how labour issues have been part of games since the beginning.)

Join Game Workers Unite
and get involved in on-the-ground organizing efforts! We actively encourage
players, academics, and anyone who wants to improve conditions in the
industry to engage in the community and help us succeed.